John Cranwell, a former Chairman of the Great Britain Hockey Board and past president of the Welsh Hockey Association, has died at the age of 78. He served on the Great Britain Hockey Board during its challenging times in the 1980s which culminated in Olympic gold in 1988. He was very involved with the international scene for Wales having been the Welsh Hockey Association fixture secretary for many years as well as the Chair of their international selection committee.

Our condolences go to his three children, Susan, the secretary of the Hockey Writers Club, Robin and Patricia. John who was educated at Mill Hill School in London, was a leading member of Hendon Hockey Club before he moved to North Wales. He was a past Chairman of Wrexham Hockey Club.

Patrick Rowley